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What was one of Marie Tharp's most significant contributions to geoscience?
What was one of Marie Tharp's most significant contributions to geoscience?
- Proving the existence of the Earth's core
- Mapping the ocean floor revealing the mid-Atlantic ridge and rift (correct)
- Developing a new type of geological survey equipment
- Creating the first manned exploration of the ocean depths
Which skill did Marie Tharp utilize to produce her ocean floor maps?
Which skill did Marie Tharp utilize to produce her ocean floor maps?
- Technical drawing skills (correct)
- Satellite imagery analysis
- Advanced computer modeling
- Digital scanning technology
During which period did Marie Tharp receive encouragement to study subjects traditionally considered masculine?
During which period did Marie Tharp receive encouragement to study subjects traditionally considered masculine?
- The Great Depression
- The Civil Rights Movement
- World War II (correct)
- World War I
What academic degree did Marie Tharp earn in 1953?
What academic degree did Marie Tharp earn in 1953?
Marie Tharp's discoveries primarily provided evidence for which scientific theory?
Marie Tharp's discoveries primarily provided evidence for which scientific theory?
Despite her contributions, what did Marie Tharp not explicitly advocate for?
Despite her contributions, what did Marie Tharp not explicitly advocate for?
Flashcards
Marie Tharp
Marie Tharp
Geologist and cartographer who mapped ocean floors.
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A major underwater mountain range discovered by Tharp.
Continental Drift
Continental Drift
The theory that continents move over geological time.
Petroleum Geology
Petroleum Geology
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Technical Drawing Skills
Technical Drawing Skills
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World War II Impact
World War II Impact
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Study Notes
Plate Tectonics Foundations
- Continental drift theory proposes continents were once joined as a single landmass, approximately 300 million years ago.
- Marie Tharp, a geologist and cartographer, charted the ocean floor.
- Her maps provided crucial evidence supporting continental drift; notably, the mid-Atlantic ridge.
- This ridge is a 9,941-mile (16,000 km) deep rift located in the center of the Atlantic Ocean.
- During WWII, women were encouraged to enter typically male-dominated fields, including geology.
- Tharp was part of this trend, and successfully pursued and pursued a career in geology and mapmaking.
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